<p>Hi!
I have a question
THE FACTS: A major part of my life is my art. And although I do not know if I want to dedicate my life to the fine arts (like painting, sculpting etc) I do know that it will continue to play a large role in my life.
THE QUESTION: How much will my art weigh in the admission decision?</p>
<p>Your Art is important because it provides a more detailed ‘portrait’ (no pun intended) of you, and your Art will factor into an admissions decision in that it demonstrates that interest or passion that you have. However, because the volume of artwork that we recieve is considerable, it will not be passed to the department for critical review. Though I love art, as an Admissions Counselor I am not qualified to critique it, so your art will not be subjected to that type of review. I hope this helps.</p>
<p>Yes, thank you!</p>
<p>Ahh… actually I do have one more question, or clarification;
Are you saying that it doesn’t matter how much skill you have, or think you have, to admission?
So does that mean that asking this next question is irrelevant?–
Would admission like to see a variety or a progression of work? Or just my best work?</p>
<p>Am, you’re applying to a research school, not an art school.</p>
<p>Admissions does not care whether or not you’re a skilled artist. They do care that you have interest and passion for things outside of academics.</p>
<p>BTW, if you want to pursue art professionally, I would seriously consider schools besides UR. While we have an “art program” here, it underfunded, underdeveloped, understaffed, and generally, not well regarded.</p>
<p>First- thank you for your help in both of my posts!!
Secondly I don’t want to be an artist; my interests are much more directed towards science. However I should have been clearer with my first post: art will play a large role in my life personally or professionally (most likely the former).</p>
<p>Great. Keep on drawing!</p>